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This is the 2nd time I have used the garage and would definitely recommend them. Outstanding customer service and a great price for the work carried out. I will be back in a few months for a service and mot.

22.01.18

Garry, Ford S-Max

Fast, efficient and friendly. Great garage.

11.01.18

Jonathan, Ford Focus

Excellent and friendly service, great communication. Would highly recommend.

08.01.18

Alan, Chevrolet Spark

Great customer service and honest opinion on what work was required. Would use again.

22.12.17

Craig, Jaguar Xf

There was a bit of a communication issue around when the car was booked in for - I thought it was a week earlier than they had in their book but hey ho. On the day, they car was picked up on time by Andy (the boss?) and they called me much later that day to let me know when they would deliver the car back to me. Apparently the job took longer than usual because the dual mass flywheel had slipped (well it was the part I was having replaced) and had to be carefully cut off so they could unbolt the rest of it. This added a good hour to the already long job (normally about 6 hours). Car feels a lot different with the new flywheel and clutch which shows how much I have coped with the worn parts. Andy and Neil were very friendly and the job seems to have been done very well. Thanks guys!

At the centre of our lives are our family and friends. When miles separate us we are drawn closer together.The time we spend with those most important to us is truly valuable.

We love our cars for this reason, taking us exactly where we want to be and enjoying the independence they provide. We depend on them daily, travelling to and fro, for socialising and shopping, to work and to play.

We are the family chauffeur, the designated driver and the motoring enthusiast.

At Underwoods we understand the sense of freedom our cars provide and are here to support your life on the road.

We are the local name you know - an independent motoring organisation with experience and know-how, chosen by leading manufacturers to represent some of the worlds most popular vehicle brands.

As a privately owned business we will provide a personal service unlike any other. We are helpful and respectful; dedicating our time to ensure the vehicle you drive provides an enjoyable, safe and reliable experience.

Giving care and support to our customers and their vehicles is atthe heart of our organisation

"Deal of Kelvedon were established in 1919 and have been supplying quality new and used vehicles for over 90 years. We are a family business with the experience and expertise we know our customers expect. As well as owning the Proton franchise for the area, we are also a BMW Mini Specialist. In addition, we are authorised by MG Rover and have all the necessary computerised diagnostic equipment to correctly look after your car."

"15 years experience, have worked on everything from motorcycles to tractors, I've worked for all the main steam prestigious dealers (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) I'm a qualified mechanic and engineer. I like to provided a good quality service for a fair and reasonable price. "

London James is a prestige and classic car and motorcycle company committed to the restoration and upkeep of classic and prestige vehicles and the purchase and sale of these vehicles.

Born through a genuine passion for classic cars and motorcycles London James started its life as a concept by founder Sean Nutley. London James is now a prestige brand applied to classic and prestige cars and motorcycles restored by London James and a trusted brand for the purchase and sale of classic and prestige cars and motorcycles.

Cars, Motorcycles and other vehicles are carefully selected by London James and sympathetically restored where required with the addition of upgrades providing additional performance, reliability, comfort and enjoyment.At London James we offer a full service and repair package for Classic and Prestige Cars and Motorcylces

Each vehicle is carefully serviced or repaired in line with our customers requirements ans manufacture guidelines.

We are fully insured for working on and driving each vehicle to ensure we can perform a satisfactory road test, etc…

We undertake a full diagnosis of any faults, liaising with our customers fully on the works required and the costs to complete these works. Once agreed repairs are carried out in accordance with manufactures guidelines and best practice by our experienced team of mechanics.

What is a 'Full Service' on a car?

Servicing your car on a regular basis is vital to ensuring your car is reliable, performant and fuel efficient as much as possible, in order to help protect its resale value. Undertaking a ‘Full Service’ on your car involves checking thoroughly the fluids and components in the vehicle, to determine these need either replacing, updating, or replenishing. Getting your car serviced will also help prevent larger jobs needing to be undertaken later on, hence most likely helping you save you a lot of hassle and money.

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What is included in a Full Service?

A Full Service includes renewal or top-up of all major fluids;

Oil

Coolant

Brake fluid,

Automatic Transmission Fluid

During a full service, a clean will be provided to;

Filters

Spark plugs

Other components are also comprehensively checked;

Suspension

Steering

Door locks

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What's the difference between a Full and an Interim Service?

An Interim Service focuses on items that require the most regular renewal and maintenance. A Full Service covers all of these, plus those that require a less-frequent review, such as a brake fluid 'boil test or axle oil top up.

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What's the difference between a Full and a Major Service?

Many garages won't differentiate between a Full and a Major Service. Where they do, the Major Service is even more comprehensive and may include items such as a full drain and renewal of brake fluid and of the cooling system's coolant.

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What does a Full Service cost?

A Full Service with our garages will typically cost between £150 and £200. If you have a car with 6 cylinders, it may be a little higher.

Full Car Servicing Prices

To help you understand more about car servicing for your car, we have the produced the following guide to help you understand the subject in greater detail.

A car service is essentially a check carried out by a mechanic who analyses the essential systems in your car.

They will be looking to make sure the vehicle is safe to drive on the road which is why it is a legal requirement to have you Abarth serviced every twelve months.

A car service is NOT an MOT, even though many of the same parts and systems will be inspected during each.

The difference between an MOT and car service is that an MOT is a standardised check with specific rules and regulations set by the government.

A car service is carried out and fully controlled by the mechanic or garage carrying the work out.

This means that the pricing will change from garage to garage alone as well as from car to car, much like any other repair work.

There are two different types of car service, the interim car service and full car service.

As each service will change from garage to garage, they will carry out different checks and look at different parts.

Therefore it is vital that you are able to talk to more than one garage before you have the job completed. You need to be able to compare price and how thorough the checks will be.

Fortunately you are in the perfect place!

All you have to do is enter the details of your car in the form below and then sit back and relax while local garages send you direct quotes for a full or interim service.

Below you will see what most garages will check during a service however it is always worth checking before you book your car in as some garages may not cover what is listed.

Here are the parts and systems checks as part of most interim car services and full car services;

Full and Interim Car Service

Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Brake Fluid

Anti-freeze Coolant

Windscreen Wash

Power Steering Fluid

Lights

Windscreen Wipers

Battery Condition

Charging System

Exhaust System

Tyre Tread and Pressure

Full Brake Check

Steering Check

Shock Absorbers Check

Suspension Check

Full car service (Includes all of the above and the following)

Auxiliary Drive Belt Check

Wheel Alignment Check

Wheel Bearing Check

Wheel Balance

Brake Fluid Condition

Fuel Filter (Diesel)

Spark Plugs (Petrol)

Air Filter

Most of these parts and systems should be checked during a full car service or interim service, furthermore, if you require a top up of motor oil or any other repairs, you will have to pay an extra charge as a result.

A car service is essentially a full diagnostic to find out about the health of a car, it is not a service where specific repairs are included.

That is why it can help to have interim checks six months before a full service, if there is a minor problem, the interim check would find it and you will be able to resolve the issue before it gets any worse.

However if you do not have an interim check and you have an issue, it will only get worse meaning you will have to pay more money when it is eventually discovered in the full car service.

Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy, which is why we simplified the process.

We work with a network of 11,064 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find competitive car service deals for you.

Enter your car registration number

Give us a few details about your car and your requirements

We’ll send you a great selection of quotes from mechanics and garages in your area.

You can then compare the quotes and read reviews from previous customers to find the best deal, before booking a full car service or interim car service online.